Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Local Government, Ben Kumumanya officially onboarding district leaders during the Gulu workshop

Group photo of district leaders, Ministry officials, UNCDF representatives and partners at the conclusion of the workshop

Mr. Stephen Koma, Commissioner District Inspection, signing the commitment board on behalf of the government.

The LoCAL Facility Coordinator, Eng. Paul Kasule speaking during the workshop

Technical officers participating in training sessions and group discussions

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Hon. Barugahara Balaam Assures Continuity of Local Governance Ahead of Administrative Unit Elections

Anthony Agripa June 30, 2026 No Comments

The Minister of Local Government, Hon. Barugahara Balaam Ateenyi, accompanied by the State Minister for Local Government, Hon. Nameere Justine Nsubuga, has assured Ugandans that governance and…

MoLG Expands Climate Resilience Efforts as LoCAL Facility Reaches 24 Districts

Akoragye Winnie Comfort June 15, 2026 No Comments

The Ministry of Local Government (MoLG), in partnership with the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF), has strengthened Uganda’s commitment to locally led climate action following the…

Commissioner for District Inspection, Mr. Idha Stephen Koma, representing the Permanent Secretary, Ben Kumumanya, officially opens the Review Workshop on the LG Compliance Inspection Manual

Anthony Agripa June 15, 2026 No Comments

The Commissioner for District Inspection, Mr. Koma Stephen officially opened a three-day workshop to review the Local Government Compliance Inspection Manual and integrate SAY Plus+ and Teenage…

A three-day Review Workshop for the Local Government Compliance Inspection Manual is currently underway at Golf Lane Hotel, Masaka, from 15th to 17th June 2026.

Anthony Agripa June 15, 2026 No Comments

A three-day Review Workshop for the Local Government Compliance Inspection Manual is currently underway at Golf Lane Hotel, Masaka, from 15th to 17th June 2026. The workshop…

PS Kumumanya Commends Outgoing Ministers, Welcomes New Leadership

Uwamaria Joan June 12, 2026 No Comments

The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Local Government, Ben Kumumanya has commended the outgoing Minister, Hon. Raphael Magyezi, and the State Minister, Hon. Victoria Businge Rusoke…

TWO-DAY LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP SUCCESSFULLY CONCLUDES IN GREATER MASAKA

Anthony Agripa June 11, 2026 No Comments

The two-day Local Economic Development and Wealth Creation Workshop has successfully concluded, bringing together local government leaders, technical officers, development partners, financial institutions, and other stakeholders from…

Ministry of Local Government Completes Procurement Compliance Inspections in Central Uganda

Uwamaria Joan June 6, 2026 No Comments

The Ministry of Local Government yesterday concluded its procurement compliance inspection exercise in Central Uganda with a visit to Kalungu District Local Government, marking the completion of…

MoLG Performance Improvement Engagement with Otuke DLG

Ministry June 5, 2026 No Comments

A team from the Ministry of Local Government (MoLG) led by Ms. Jackie Kemigisha Kiiza held a fruitful and insightful engagement with technical staff of Otuke District…

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Our Vision is to have an effective and efficient Local Government system that provides quality, equitable and sustainable services to the population of Uganda.

Local Government Statistical Summary

4

Regions

16

Sub Regions

135

Districts

10

Cities

256

Counties

31

Municipalities

20

City Divisions

353

Constiuencies

1487

Sub Counties

89

Municipal Divisions

589

Town Councils

10716

Parish

71218

Villages

3515

Wards

19944

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Enhance value addition in key growth opportunities;
Consolidate and increase the stock and quality of productive infrastructure;
Enhance the productivity and social wellbeing of the population
Strengthen the role of the state in guiding and facilitating
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Hon. Barugahara Balaam Assures Continuity of Local Governance Ahead of Administrative Unit Elections

Anthony Agripa June 30, 2026 No Comments

The Minister of Local Government, Hon. Barugahara Balaam Ateenyi, accompanied by the State Minister for Local Government, Hon. Nameere Justine Nsubuga, has assured Ugandans that governance and service delivery at…

MoLG Expands Climate Resilience Efforts as LoCAL Facility Reaches 24 Districts

Akoragye Winnie Comfort June 15, 2026 No Comments

The Ministry of Local Government (MoLG), in partnership with the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF), has strengthened Uganda’s commitment to locally led climate action following the successful conclusion of…

Commissioner for District Inspection, Mr. Idha Stephen Koma, representing the Permanent Secretary, Ben Kumumanya, officially opens the Review Workshop on the LG Compliance Inspection Manual

Anthony Agripa June 15, 2026 No Comments

The Commissioner for District Inspection, Mr. Koma Stephen officially opened a three-day workshop to review the Local Government Compliance Inspection Manual and integrate SAY Plus+ and Teenage Pregnancy Surveillance, Response…

A three-day Review Workshop for the Local Government Compliance Inspection Manual is currently underway at Golf Lane Hotel, Masaka, from 15th to 17th June 2026.

Anthony Agripa June 15, 2026 No Comments

A three-day Review Workshop for the Local Government Compliance Inspection Manual is currently underway at Golf Lane Hotel, Masaka, from 15th to 17th June 2026. The workshop is being conducted…